Star Hess-Cabarle, LMHC
Compassionate counselor for life transitions
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- Whole person focus
- Practical coping tools
- Trauma and addiction
About Star
She takes a whole-person approach that includes lifestyle factors. Star holds a master’s degree in exercise and nutrition sciences and is a NASM certified personal trainer, so she often discusses how movement, sleep, and eating habits connect to mood and coping. Her background encourages looking beyond symptoms to daily routines that can be adjusted for better outcomes.
Star uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor work to each person. She often draws on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to teach coping skills and change patterns. She also integrates humanistic ideas to center each person’s values and goals during sessions.
Her practice includes support for a wide range of concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, body image struggles, caregiver stress, substance use, and family of origin problems. She also notes experience addressing gender dysphoria and LGBTQIA+ related issues.
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. Star aims to collaborate with each person to find practical, sustainable changes that fit their life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How evidence-based techniques fit remote work
Star often uses Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that feed low mood or substance use. She also commonly uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication. These skills aim to reduce crisis moments and make coping more manageable.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Star will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift and progress is evaluated together.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also let people meet with a licensed professional from different locations when schedules or geography make in-person visits difficult.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, body image, caregiver stress, and substance use concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, whole-person approach that combines evidence-based techniques with attention to lifestyle. Sessions emphasize skill building, values-based goals, and collaborative planning.
How long has she worked in counseling?
She began her counseling career in 2016, bringing ten years of experience supporting people through trauma, addiction, and general mental health concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds the credential LMHC and is licensed in Florida. Her training also includes a master’s degree in exercise and nutrition sciences.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients. Confirm details about session timing and any regional considerations when scheduling.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform’s payment page for current pricing information.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability. The questionnaire helps match goals and practical needs before the first session.